There’s no official word from the Peacock but sources confirm that the show’s April 17 Season 5 finale will end up being its series finale — unless, of course, Sony finds a new home for the Greendale gang.

That Community managed to air five full seasons was something of a victory in itself. After three low-rated (albeit critically lauded) seasons, NBC replaced creator Dan Harmon as showrunner, then brought him back for Season 5. At the end of Season 4, original cast member Chevy Chase exited amid controversy. Donald Glover, too, jumped ship after Episode 5 of Season 5.

It really was about time. I was one of the show’s biggest fans and watched every single episode religiously, but the last two seasons were so, so, so disappointing. Any more would’ve just been like shooting a dead horse. Let’s just let it go and remember it as it was at its best.

I agree. I was an avid fan of the show for years but it’s time. Community just can’t pull off what NBC needs business-wise. Besides, I have no doubt Netflix or Amazon will scoop up this cult classic. I just can’t get into it anymore. The first three seasons were solid and I thought when NBC replaced Harmon it was a brilliant move. Shows need new blood every few years. Community had it and then Harmon came back and nullified an entire season’s worth of beloved storylines. With that lack of disregard for the product, it is time.

You better start having at least some doubts. The streaming rights to Community belong to Hulu, so that means that Netflix or Amazon Prime can’t touch the old (already aired, pre-cancelation) episodes of Community until the contract with Hulu is up. No old episodes = no new episodes, it’s as simple as that. Unless a) Comedy Central decides to make new episodes or b) Hulu decides to produce new episodes (both of which are extremely unlikely), Community is dead. It makes me sad to say it, but I guess the world was destroyed by asteroids after all (that’s canon).

Lol Community is owned by American production companies– here, let me try to explain this. Community is on Hulu an not Netflix or Amazon here in the states. Here in the states is where the entire production of the show is- therefore, Netflix Canada won’t be able to produce more episodes. The only American company that could decide to continue the series in streaming format is Hulu- and Hulu isn’t in the business of renewing canceled shows like Netflix is (yet! They might be, but I doubt it). Outside of the streaming format, Community could always air on Comedy Central (which itself is unlikely) because they own the broadcast rights to the show. So, that leaves community with only two options: Hulu or Comedy Central. Both have very slim chances of saving community though.

Entire season’s worth of storylines? They built up the whole Chang being secretly evil thing with nothing ever coming of it and Chang saying never mind at the end of the season. They also did the same with Britta and Troy dating. And what happened to Abed’s fraternity he created in the middle of the season? It was a decent season but there weren’t many lasting story lines; and any of the ones that did last longer than an episode were basically completed before the season ended. The threat of cancellation probably caused them to tie up all the loose ends, leaving nothing for Dan to actually “nullify.”

dear katie, i don’t know if you’ll see this message, but… i am so thrilled that someone mentioned a kickstarter campaign, for community – and also i was hoping to start one for the show “trophy wife” …but i don’t know how to go about it –

like, for veronica mars, werent the folks who started the campaign able to get in touch with the show’s creator/writer or something and made an agreement that if they raised x amount this would happen? i don’t know who i should get in touch with, or how to get in touch with them…

i think that kickstarter should get to be an option for all cancelled shows now, because so, so many shows, going so far back, have been taken away from fans and, the fans should get a chance to save them… tv shows really mean a LOT to people…

if you see this message, could you maybe give me some advice how you went about or are going to go about setting up a campaign that could really result in something? and if you do have, or create, a kickstarter campaign for community, you have my social and Financial support as well! thanks :)

I’m bracing myself for the worst. After the cancellation a few minutes ago of Revolution if Parenthood is cancelled I will be absolutely crushed. And then it’s just Nashville I have to hold up hope for.

I dont know if i would prefer a movie, or another season…but yes, Harmon write your best work that wraps up these characters and shop it to Netflix or somewhere…before these AMAZING actors/actresses get picked up by another show or movie and you cant get them all together to make more Community.

Thats debatable. There may have been times when Community had better numbers than Parks and Rec, but other than the 2009-2010 season (Community’s first, P&R’s second), Parks and Rec has always ranked higher than Community.

I just quit watching new stuff, every show I get into gets cancelled. I just wait til shows do get the axe now, and then check out any that may be worth checking out. But I really don’t watch a lot of TV anymore anyway, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much crap. And I don’t care about stars dancing or watching the 30 different singing competitions that each channel has to have now. It just seems like I am no longer the demo they want watching TV even though I’m a 33 yr old.

i’m in the same boat, there were a lot of new comedies that I liked this year but they’ve all been axed. The only new show I watch thats been renewed is the blacklist…. which although I love I still can’t stand the lead actress. Probably the only show where I actively hope the character gets into a disfiguring accident and is recast

This is the first cancellation of the season that makes me truly sad, but I am grateful to NBC for sticking with it through five seasons, despite the ratings and backstage shenanigans. I loved this season’s shows, and I’ll be watching them for years to come!

NBC really does give some shows time to grow if they’re good. They stuck by Chuck and really the Office didn’t do well initially. I don’t think Parks and Rec does all that great by the numbers really especially early on.

Netflix? I know they can’t save every series but I feel like this would be a great way to possibly launch their own movie division? Do the sixth season on Netflix and then produce an original movie. I hope so…